"We can really quickly take advantage of our abundant renewable resources," he said.

"The technologies are out there and ready to be deployed.

"The only problem in the way is the political will to really get cracking and get behind them."

"We have a very short window of time to get it right.

"This is why we've brought the Esperanza to Australia at this crucial time in our history, because the Rudd Government's currently formulating the plan for that will determine whether Australia does its fair share in the global fight against climate change."